TOP 5: best snacks
Are you looking for snacks that are not only delicious but also healthy? Discover how to choose or create healthy snacks, and check out our top five recommendations that provide your body with quality fuel.
Snacks are an essential part of the daily diet for many people, offering a way to satisfy hunger between main meals. However, not all snacks are healthy. With the abundance of quick but often low-quality options available, it’s important to know which snacks to choose so they not only taste good but also benefit your health. In this article, we’ll provide some tips on what makes a snack healthy and suggest five nutritious snacks available in the Fitatu® app.
What is a healthy snack?
A healthy snack is the best kind of snack. But what does that mean? It’s one that provides essential nutrients to the body without exceeding too many calories. A well-balanced snack should ideally contain protein, fibre, and healthy fats, as these ingredients help you feel fuller for longer. For more information on how to create well-balanced meals, you can read here.
Snacks like a second breakfast or afternoon tea should account for about 10% of your total daily caloric intake. This means that for someone consuming around 2000 kcal per day, a snack should be about 100-200 kcal.
Salty vs. Sweet – Which Are the Best Snacks?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. The key is moderation and choosing options that are minimally processed. It’s best to avoid snacks high in added sugars, excessive salt, or unhealthy fats like trans fats. This includes items like packaged cookies, candy bars, or crisps. For more on poor-quality snacks and the negative impact of mindless snacking, read our article on the TOP 5 worst snacks.
TOP 5 Best Snacks to Make at Home
Discover quick recipes for both savoury and sweet snacks available in the Fitatu® app. These are perfect for taking to work or school. Try the recipes below and avoid reaching for high-calorie, highly processed options from store shelves.
Some recipes may be exclusively available in Fitatu® Premium plan.
Do I have to eat snacks during the day?
Snacks can be a good option for many people with a bigger appetite, but not everyone likes to eat more than three meals a day. Of course, there’s no need to force yourself! If you feel better eating three or four larger meals a day, listen to your body and don’t push yourself. An exception to this rule might be those for whom regular consumption of smaller meals benefits their health, such as people with diabetes.
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What else can you find in Fitatu® Premium?
- Over 2,000 recipes plus dozens of new ones every month,
- additional intermittent fasting plans,
- possibility to create shopping lists,
- 6 pre-prepared meal menus,
- filtering of products and recipes,
- more synchronization with fitness apps,
- access to the app in the web version,
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